1981 Topps Tim Raines / Roberto Ramos / Bobby Pate Expos Future Stars #479
Tim Raines, Roberto Ramos, Bobby Pate · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Tim Raines, Roberto Ramos, Bobby Pate
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
#479
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right and bottom, corners show minor rounding, and edges exhibit light chipping along the borders.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady demand driven primarily by Tim Raines' Hall of Fame status and rookie card appeal.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $30-50
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar condition range between $8 and $15 on eBay, while PSA 6 examples typically realize around $20 to $30.
Description
Offering a 1981 Topps baseball card featuring the Expos Future Stars subset, card number 479. This classic vintage card highlights Hall of Famer Tim Raines alongside Roberto Ramos and Bobby Pate. The card features a yellow background border with three individual player photo panels, the classic pink Topps cap logo, and stars accenting the Expos Future Stars heading. A must-have rookie card for any Montreal Expos or Hall of Fame collector.
Key Features
Tim Raines rookie card, Hall of Fame player, classic 1981 Topps multi-player rookie design featuring the Montreal Expos.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1981 Topps card stock, correct printing dot patterns on the back, and authentic coloring. Confidence is High.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy and bottom-heavy centering, minor corner softening visible under magnification, and light edge wear consistent with a mid-grade vintage raw card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC
Selling Tips
Store and ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a team bag. Best listed as a raw vintage single with clear, high-resolution photos of the front and back corners.